Coastal Karnataka

THIS TOUR IS OF 6NIGHTS/7DAYSOFFERING 4 NIGHTS STAY IN“HOTEL SHIVANI” AT SIRSI & 2 NIGHTS AT MURDESHWARA “RNS PROPERTY”CLOSE TO BEACH. EACH ROOM IS HAVING SEA VIEW.

Day 1 :Mumbai - Kumta : Departure for Kumta by Kurla – Manglore super fast. (Matsyagandha Exp.) 12619 DN from Kurla Terminal at 3.20 p.m. You can board the same train from Thane at 3.43 p.m. and from Panvel at 4.20 p.m

Day 2 :Kumta - Sirsi (60 kms) : Scheduled Arrival at Kumta Railway Station is at 3.28 a.m from where we will proceed by Anubhav's own 2x2 – 30 seater Luxury coach Or 2x1 - 12 Seater Tempo Traveler to "Green world resort" at Sirsi. After half days rest up to 3.30 p.m, in the evening we will visit Banvasi the capital of an ancient Kingdom in Karnataka which was ruled by the Kadamba Dynasty. Banavasi is considered as the "first" capital of Karnataka state, with the current capital being Banglore. Although most of the ancient grandeur of the dynasty in Banavasi has been lost, an ancient temple for Madhukeshwara (Lord Shiva) is still largely intact, and has been declared a monument of historical importance by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is also considered as Dakshin Kashi. Here we will see Monolith Asthana Mantapa and Triloka Mantapa. Evening at Marikamba Temple Dinner and night stay at Sirsi.

Day 4 :Sirsi – Yana – Sirsi (116 kms) :After breakfast we will proceed to Yana. Yana has huge impressive structures of Bhasma, which are unusual roack formations.. It is also known for being a holi place of Lord Shiva, and is still untouched by regular tourists.(Yana is possible only after rainy season).Evening visit Sahastralingais another place of significance, where sculptures carved from stone are installed in the middle of a flowing river. The river is surrounded by lush green forest; the place is about 10 km away from Sirsi.Dinner & Night stay at Sirsi.

Day 5 : Sirsi – Unchelli Falls (80 kms) - Sirsi :After breakfast visit Unchelli Fall. one of the biggest tourist attractions near Sirsi. The waterfall has a 116 meter drop and offers spectacular views at all times of the year. Lunch at the Hotel. Evening free time for relaxation. (Unchelli Fall is possibleonlyafter October).

Day 6 :Sirsi – Gokarna - Honnavar– Murdeshwara (130 kms) :After breakfast we will proceed for Murdeshwara. On the way we will visit Gokarna Mahabaleshwara. Before Murdeshwara, near Honavar we will visit Idgunji Maha Ganapati. "Murudeshwar" is famous for the world's second-tallest Shiva statue and the beach town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also considered as KanyaKumari of Karnataka.

Day 7 :Murdeshwara – Idgunjee – Murdeshwara (35 kms) :After breakfast we will depart for Idgunjee, to see the famous Ganesh Temple.We will return to Muredeshwara for Lunch and after some rest enjoy a panaromic view of the sun set from Baindur.Evening can be enjoyed on the Someshwar Beach before we head back to our Hotel in Murdeshwar.Dinner & Night stay at Murdeshwara.

Day 8 :Murdeshwara – Shirali – Murdeshawara (32 kms) :Morning free time at Murdeshwar Beach. After breakfast we proceed to Shirali, where we will visit MahaGanpati & Mahamaya Temple as well as Chitrapur Saraswat Math. Lunch and rest further start at 5.00 p.m. for Murdeshwar Railway Station. Our return journey is by Matsyagandha Exp. 12620 up. Departure 5.43.p.m.

Day 9 : Mumbai - Arrive in Thane at 6:10am and Kurla by 6:30am

TRAVEL TIPS FOR TOURISTS :-

Option 1 : By Bus From Pune.There are direct VRL Luxury Coaches / Sleeper Coaches / AC Volvo Coaches going from Pune to Hubli. Departure at 9.30 pm and at 10.15 pm, reaching Hubli next day morning at 7.15 am. These buses are Sleeper or Pushback seats which provide sufficient comfort even to senior citizens. Hubli To Sirsi journey will be done in our very own buses. Pune office will explain from where these coaches leave.

Option 1 : By Bus From Mumbai.There are direct VRL / Non AC Sleeper Coaches / AC Volvo Coaches going from Borivali or Vt to Hubli. Departure at Borivali 7.15 pm and at VT 09.00 pm, reaching Hubli next day morning at 8.15 am. These buses are Sleeper or Pushback seats which provide sufficient comfort even to senior citizens. Hubli To Sirsi journey will be done in our very own buses. Mumbai office will explain from where these coaches leave.

Option 1: By Train12619 Dn Matsyagandha Express, which departs Kurla at 3.20, will arrive in Panvel at 4.20 pm. Pune Tourists can board at Panvel railway station and join our tourists from Mumbai towards Kumta.
Return journey can be made in the same way as above.

FOOD :-Variety of South Indian pure vegetarian SARASWAT DISHES, we believe in good food. We serve various coastal seafood depending on season.

NOTE :-

We are Pioneers of ‘Coastal Karnataka’ Tour, which was started in 1995 and today it is the most popular tour in Mumbai-Pune. Since our entire staff belongs to Karnataka, we are able to offer you a local & personal service. We offer maximum justice for sightseeing & make your tour memorable.

TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE :-Cost does not include Food cost during Railway Journey.

Service Tax @ 3.09% on the Total Tour Cost will be charged extra.

Since railway booking starts 60 days in advance we request you to take early decision for confirm booking. Even second class sleeper does not matter much because there are more chances to get these ticket confirm.

RAILWAY FARE :-

Matsyagandha Exp. L.T.T. to Kumta – Udupi to L.T.T

II SL

III Ac

II Ac

Full

405+450

855

1055+1170

2225

1500+1680

3180

S.C.

Male

265+290

555

670+740

1410

940 + 1050

1990

Half/

Female

230+250

480

570+630

1200

800+890

1690

TOUR DATES :-

COASTAL KARNATAKA

FROM

TO

28.02.15

08.03.15

07.03.15

15.03.15

NOTE :-TOUR DATES :- Date's marked in red are full.

* Management reserves the right to change the hotels or the tour program under unavoidable circumstances.